Why unlicensed massage practices can lead to injury or death

Pia Piquero 12/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The untimely death of Thai singer Phing Chyada following a massage involving a neck-twisting technique has troubled the public about the risks of unlicensed manual therapies. She was seeking relief from shoulder pain,…

Massage therapist files complaint of physical injuries against mayor of Clarin, Misamis Occidental

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 10/24/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—A massage therapists has filed complaints of physical injuries against a customer who allegedly punched him in the body on Wednesday night, October 23, 2019, in a massage parlor along the Fuente Osmeña, Cebu City.…

PRO-7: Lim owns Chuva Chuva massage parlor

Nestle L. Semilla 09/10/2018

The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) on Monday confirmed that the family of Peter Lim owned Chuva Chuva massage parlor, which was bombed last Saturday (September 8). Chief Supt. Debold Sinas, director of PRO-7, said…

The healing hands of a hilot

Izobelle T. Pulgo 04/15/2017

Suhi by birth. Maria Dear Faunillan is one of them. She came out of her mother’s womb feet first, instead of the usual head first. But her unusual entry to the world comes with the ability to…

Massage therapist arrested for allegedly harassing Korean tourist

Norman V. Mendoza 03/07/2017

A 32-year old massage therapist was arrested by police on Monday in his home in Mandaue City after a female Korean guest accused him of sexual harassment. Reil Mark Dela Peña, who works at a massage parlor…

MAO BA?

Editorial 12/12/2016

MORNING NUISANCE A group of trainees from southern Philippines who were staying at a boarding house in a Cebu City for a month-long training in a fast-food chain manage to wake up early in the mornings since…

More on healing

Sofia Aliño Logarta 10/19/2016

Ever since my childhood massage has provided me with healing. When I had flu at five; I had fever, joint pains, and I couldn’t even stand and walk. My aunt and godmother thought we had to go…

Fire hits massage outlet, residential building in Talisay

Carmel Loise Matus 06/20/2016

A late afternoon fire hit a commercial establishment and a residential building located at the back of Gaisano Tabunok in Talisay City on Monday. Chief Insp. Randy Mendaros, head of Talisay City’s fire department, said the fire…

A whole new level of relaxation at Anahata Spa

Leslee B. Morales 09/05/2014

EVERY precise and gentle stroke slowly takes you to a deep relaxation. The soothing touch, the relaxing ambiance, and the sound of birds chirping or the sea breeze feels like you are in a sanctuary. Cebu White…

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